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KY03 FTA

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,907 mi
Last recorded127,907 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 FTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 127,907 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 113,245 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory front brake application is uneven

advisory oil leak

nearside front worn both edges and down to second skin in part

Fail 24 May 2016 113,231 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside front on 2mm (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside rear and on limit (4.1.D.1b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle nearside rear (6.2.B.1c)

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory front brake application is uneven

advisory oil leak

nearside front worn both edges and down to second skin in part

Pass 12 May 2015 108,673 miles

Cracks in sidewall of N/S/R tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight leak from O/S/F and O/S/R suspension units

Pass 30 May 2014 106,521 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Winter tyre fitted to offside rear.

Pass 30 May 2013 104,654 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

winter tyre fitted to offside rear

Pass 16 Apr 2013 104,248 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 104,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear discs are corroded.

Unable to see the inner rear brake pads.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 103,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 May 2011 94,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 94,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 85,099 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 75,486 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 67,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 51,467 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 38,228 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 37,603 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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KY03 FTA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 86,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY03 FTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KY03 FTA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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